vineyard

noun

vine·​yard ˈvin-yərd 

British also -ˌyärd

1

: a planting of grapevines

2

: a sphere of activity : field of endeavor

Toilers in the vineyard of diplomacy …

—Daniel Schorr

Examples of vineyard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Think of what Big Bend would look like with a mountain of trash, or Fredericksburg vineyards strung with litter instead of grapes. — Katie Standing, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

This area is popular for its vineyards, farms and breweries, and feels especially alive during harvest season. — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

In recent years, The 50 has grown to become quite the list factory, turning out influential annual verdicts on the world’s best restaurant (Maido in Lima), hotel (Rosewood Hong Kong) and vineyard (Vik in Chile’s Millahue Valley). — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

This vintage is made from 100 percent Syrah grapes grown in their Purisima Mountain vineyard. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

vineyard

noun

vine·​yard ˈvin-yərd 

: a field of grapevines